Calm returns to the Central African Republic following weeks of sectarian violence. The National Transitional Council has issued a timetable to elect a peacemaker president. Also, French President Francois Hollande says he's optimistic his European allies will boost France's efforts to prevent further sectarian strife in the Central African Republic. An Egyptians head to the polls for a referendum that could pave the way for a presidential bid by General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

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